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City Attorney Approval: Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. _______
RESO
LUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$13,000,000 FOR THE 2023 REGIONAL EARLY ACTION
PLANNING (REAP 2.0) CALL FOR PROJECTS FROM THE
FRESNO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO FUND THE
FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF
THE BLACKSTONE SMART MOBILITY PROJE CT FROM
STATE ROUTE 180 TO PINE AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND
APPLICATION RELATED DOCUMENTS BY THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
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HEREAS, the City of Fresno is an eligible applicant of the 2023 Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 Grant Program (REAP 2.0); and
WHEREAS, eligible entities can use REAP 2.0 funds for the purpose of capital improvement projects that promote in-fill affordable housing near high-quality transit; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), in collaboration with the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), the Strategic Growth Council (SGC), and the State Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability for an estimated available funding of approximately $510,000,000.00 for REAP 2.0; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno Council of Governments is set to receive $13,000,000.00 for REAP 2.0 to administer the program; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno Council of Governments has requested applications from eligible agencies; and
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works intends to submit an application for funding for a project for the implementation and construction of a segment of the Southern Blackstone Avenue Smart Mobility Strategy, dated March 27, 2019, between State Route 180 and Pine Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Southern Blackstone Avenue Smart Mobility Strategy is a critical document that guides investments in improving existing conditions towards Complete Streets; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Council approves and supports the application(s) for the grant funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, 2023 Regional Early Action Plan 2.0 Grant Program (REAP 2.0) for the eligible projects and participation therein consistent with constitutional and local law requirements and this resolution.
2. The Council appoints and authorizes the Director of Public Works or designee, to execute and submit all grant application related documents and execute grant related agreements on behalf of the City of Fresno, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of , 2023.
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ABSTAIN :
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Kelsey A. Seib Date
Deputy City Attorney